Western Wind secures extension for Mesa Wind Farm at least 50MW

Western Wind Energy Corp. ("Western Wind") is pleased to announce that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") has okayed it’s proposal to lease it’s current Mesa Wind Power project for another 24 years. The lease was expected to expire in 2013. It gives the company the right to operate on this high value site located near Palm Springs, California until 2037. The Mesa project is potentially one of the highest yielding wind parks in the country, per megawatt (MW), due to its outstanding wind speeds. The BLM also approved Western Wind’s proposal to replace its first generation turbines with new turbines. The new turbines will increase the nameplate capacity from 30 MW to at least 50 MW.

Chris Thompson, Western Wind’s CFO says, "This is a major milestone for Western Wind. It will allow us to repower and expand one of our prized properties. We expect to take advantage of the US government incentives such as the 30% cash grant and loan guarantees."

Western Wind Energy Corp ("Western Wind") is pleased to announce a major wind turbine reservation order with Gamesa for the procurement of up to 120 MW of wind turbine generators. The Windstar Project, located in Tehachapi California, will consist of Gamesa G80 2-MW, G87 2-MW and G52 850-KW turbines. This flexible product mix is capable of harnessing the uniquely varied wind regime of the Windstar site. Although the terms of the deal are confidential, the order is valued at over $160 million.

The decision to select Gamesa was based on an extensive 12 month evaluation of the various wind turbine manufacturers deemed bankable by major lending institutions. Gamesa, having soundly satisfied the above criteria, offers a robust technologically advanced product, comprehensive after-sale maintenance, and a customer-first orientation. Western Wind has paid a deposit and will pay the bulk of the proceeds from the previously announced Manulife Financing subject to financial closing conditions satisfactory to Manulife.

About Gamesa

Beginning with the research and development of wind turbine technology, Gamesa manufactures the critical components and assembles wind turbines in 32 production centers worldwide. Gamesa offers development, installation and after-sale-service to clients across 20 countries. As one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, Gamesa has installed more than 16,000 MW of renewable energy from non-depleting sources. The annual equivalent of this production exceeds 5.45 million tons of petroleum (TPE) per year and prevents the emission of over 34 million tons of CO2 per year.. Gamesa’s portfolio includes more than 21,000 MW of wind assets in various stages of development across Europe, Asia and the United States. Gamesa sales in 2008 were $5.51 Billion with a net profit of $464 Million.

About Western Wind Energy Corp.

Western Wind is a vertically integrated renewable energy electrical production company that currently owns over 500 wind turbines with 34.5 MW of rated capacity and a further 120MW of expansion power purchase agreements in the State of California. Western Wind further owns additional development assets for both Solar and Wind Energy in California, Arizona, Ontario, Canada and a development team in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Western Wind is in the business of owning and acquiring land sites and technology for the production of electricity from wind and solar energy. Management of Western Wind Energy includes individuals involved in the operations and ownership of utility scale wind energy facilities in California since 1981.